Seasoned videographer Hadley Mwashekeleh spent a significant part of his career documenting the Nujoma presidency. Now in retirement, he recounts his extraordinary journey with Namibia’s late Founding President Sam Nujoma, who died on 8 February. Mwashekeleh was in the thick of things, capturing Nujoma as he confronted the most tumultuous climate of Namibia’s political landscape,...
Limba Mupetami Steven Klukowski //Kharas governor Aletha Frederick has described late Founding President Sam Nujoma as a revolutionary and exemplary statesman. Yesterday’s memorial service was held in his honour at J. Stephanus Stadium in Keetmanshoop. Delivering the welcoming remarks, Frederick quoted renowned orator and writer John C. Maxwell, who once said, “A leader is one...
Netball star Monica Gomases is not just a great player, but one who wants to influence the next generation of players. She sat with this publication to share her journey, and what she envisions for netball in the country. Can you share how your netball journey started, and what inspired you to pursue the sport...
The Namibian Wrestling Federation (NWF) has announced the renaming of its prestigious annual President’s Tournament to the Dr Sam Nujoma President’s Tournament. This change is a tribute to Nujoma’s pivotal role in shaping independent Namibia. Due to the mourning period, building up to the funeral of the late founding father, the tournament, which was scheduled...
Woody Jacobs’ Brave Gladiators will face the Copper Queens of Zambia in the next stage if they manage to beat Eswatini in the second leg of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations’ qualifier match in Johannesburg tomorrow. The Gladiators secured a commanding 3-0 lead in the first leg match played on Friday, but will now...
The Namibia Volleyball Federation has officially announced that the MTC Namibia Volleyball League will commence on 29 March. Teams across the country will be gearing up for an action-packed season. The league’s coordinator Albert Khevare shared the federation’s ambitious vision to elevate volleyball to the top spot in Namibian sport. “Our focus is on making...
The Namibia Paralympic Committee (NPC) is celebrating a historic milestone with the induction of Lahja Ishitile into the Africa Sports Hall of Fame during the 11th Africa International Sports Convention held in Dakar, Senegal. This achievement marks the first time a Namibian athlete has been inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame. The president of...
Track and field enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating Christine Mboma’s return to her best form this season. This is despite the athlete facing the delicate balancing act between managing the process of overcoming the physical and mental effects of medication and striving for competitive success. The athlete who first captured the world’s attention by breaking the...
Brave Warriors’ head coach Collin Benjamin yesterday acknowledged a list circulating on social media, highlighting nearly 40 Namibian players plying their trade in various leagues across the globe. He expressed appreciation for the author of the list, and discussed what he looks at when selecting players. Benjamin noted the variety in leagues, the divisions, and...
The late Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s Founding Father, is being honoured with a nationwide procession and series of regional memorial services. The journey of his body began yesterday at State House in Windhoek, where a crowd of officials gathered to pay their respects. From there, Nujoma’s body was transported to his home in Etunda. Today, the...